A word in your ear
Series: Building ; 266(8179) 6 April 2001, 50(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the contractors' duty to warn a client that a particular design contains an error. Considers the case "Plant Construction PLC v Clive Adams" where the subcontractor was found liable for failing to warn the main contractor that the works posed a serious threat of personal injury. The court left a number of important issues open to doubt including how far the duty to warn goes. Argues that the contractor has a moral responsibility for bringing problems to attention.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS63812 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 112427-1001 |
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Discusses the contractors' duty to warn a client that a particular design contains an error. Considers the case "Plant Construction PLC v Clive Adams" where the subcontractor was found liable for failing to warn the main contractor that the works posed a serious threat of personal injury. The court left a number of important issues open to doubt including how far the duty to warn goes. Argues that the contractor has a moral responsibility for bringing problems to attention.